Issue with heat tape temps in rack...

[redshepherd]

I can't move the probe to a different shelf, because it sits in the recess in the pvc, below the heat tape.

The different plugs (levels) all plugged into a extension cord is going to be problematic and potentially dangerous. Is the extension cord a surge protector type? I would consider a Herpstat 4 for this situation or a top quality surge protector may help. Belkin Electronics makes the best surge protectors and extension cords. Just my thoughts and i hope this helps you. The varying degrees along the heat tape i think is normal.

Darn, I thought it seemed iffy, but the rack maker seems to make all his heat tapes this way and he said it was alright. No idea if that's true or not LOL.

I don't think the extension cord is surge protected. What kind of risks does not having a surge protected cord have?

Thanks for the reply Albert